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Driving from Lakeland to Clearwater

Clearwater lies 84 km (52 mi) west of Lakeland, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 1 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 102 km (64 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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LakelandClearwater
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population104,401117,292
Elevation63 m (207 ft)15 m (49 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Postal codes33801–3381533755–33769

Where to book car hire from Lakeland to Clearwater

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Staying in Clearwater

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Common questions

How far is Clearwater from Lakeland?

84 km (52 mi) in a straight line, west of Lakeland; by road roughly 102 km (64 mi).

How long does it take to get from Lakeland to Clearwater by car?

About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Lakeland and Clearwater?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.